# Golden Gate Capital

> Golden Gate Capital is a San Francisco private equity firm founded in 2000. It backs established businesses in industrials, consumer services, and technology and financial services, pairing capital with sector expertise and management partnerships. Its July 2026 Fund VII close brought over $1.5 billion in commitments; the firm reports over $20 billion in cumulative committed capital since inception.

- **Founded:** 2000
- **Headquarters:** San Francisco, United States
- **Founders:** David Dominik (Co-founder; CIO and Managing Director), Jesse Rogers (Co-founder; former Co-Principal Managing Director)
- **Products:** Control investments and buyouts, Growth investment and recapitalization, Platform development and operational support
- **Notable:** Reports over US$20 billion in cumulative committed capital since inception; this is distinct from current AUM., Closed Fund VII with over US$1.5 billion in July 2026., The Learning Experience more than tripled systemwide sales during Golden Gate’s investment, according to its July 2025 announcement.

## Products & services

- **Control investments and buyouts** — Acquisition of established businesses, including public-to-private transactions and corporate divestitures. Fund VII targets North American companies with $20 million to $50 million of EBITDA.
- **Growth investment and recapitalization** — Capital for expansion, ownership transitions and acquisitions, often alongside founders and continuing managers.
- **Platform development and operational support** — Sector teams work with management on organic growth, capacity investment and add-on acquisitions.

## Achievements

- Reports over US$20 billion in cumulative committed capital since inception; this is distinct from current AUM.
- Closed Fund VII with over US$1.5 billion in July 2026.
- The Learning Experience more than tripled systemwide sales during Golden Gate’s investment, according to its July 2025 announcement.
- Hubbell announced an agreement to acquire portfolio company DMC Power for US$825 million in August 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Announced final close of Fund VII with over US$1.5 billion in total commitments and approximately US$1 billion of expected LP co-investments.
- **2026-02** — 4×4 Capital announced its acquisition of Bob Evans Restaurants from Golden Gate Capital; CEO Mickey Mills continued to lead the business.
- **2025-08** — Hubbell announced an US$825 million agreement to acquire DMC Power; this source describes an agreement, not proof of closing.
- **2025-07** — Harvest completed its majority acquisition of The Learning Experience; Golden Gate retained a minority interest.
- **2024-11** — Announced investments in Brava Roof Tile and oneZero on consecutive days.

## Links

- Website: https://goldengatecap.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/golden-gate-capital/

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